After dropping in and seeing some old friends and colleagues, we headed out to the bush and the northern safari circuit. But where others go straight to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, we headed to Tarangire NP. It is part of the biggest annual migration of animals outside of the Serengeti Ecosystem and has a dry savannah vegetation unquie to this part of the world. Where the high points like Meru, Kili, the Ngoro Highlands and Great Rift Valley catch all the ...

After the visual feast that is the bus journey from Dar to Arusha, we were very happy to get to our Tanzanian 5 star hotel. On a trip like this, you cannot forget the Pare and Usamburu mountains that parallel the road. They are also known as the Galapagos of Africa because of the number of new species that seem to be found on the high peaks. Their lush green flanks and remote nature seem to beckon with promise for an aspiring adventurer. But it is not the countl...

Once upon time, it was indeed the peaceful city as its name, Dar es Salaam means. But the traffic volume and sheer number of people have put pay to that. Maybe in those embassy compounds they have that elusive peace. But having said that, it is an exciting and vibrant place that seems to embody the excitement of new possibilities and hope and fulfillment of potential. Hooking up with our good friend Deo in this town was an absolute pleasure. He showed us a littl...

There is a place on the north east coast of Zanzibar that is the physical manifestation of bliss, of Swahili pole, pole - slowly slowly time. Where a woman's touch is evident in all the details that make the difference. Where "no shoes means no news". Where tea, coffeeand rusks are served on the beach at sunrise and at 1600 everyday. Where local arts and crafts are sold and villagers are employed with outstanding ability and service. Where the towering ...

This is a place where Africa meets Arabia and where Europe met the two. No place better manifests this than Stonetown. And after 3 days and 3 nights on a decaying 1970's chinese train, we were happy to be where martians met the President if it met a shower, a non-moving bed and scenery that didn't change every second! Stonetown is a rumbling maze of narrow streets, small shops and dark doorways leading into cool courtyard & interiors where voices of neighbour...